Michigan Vacation Guide
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| Bernard W. Baker Sanctuary 269-763-3090 |
Baker Sanctuary | LP (Lower Peninsula), Bellevue | America's first crane sanctuary and Michigan Audubon's first of many sanctuaries. It is 900 acres and includes 200 acres shallow lake, ponds, streams, cattail march, tamarack bog, oak savanna, floodplain forest, and meadows. In recent years, over 6000 cranes have been recorded on a single autumn day. | |
| Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
9311 Groh Rd. |
Fish & Wildlife Service | LP, Detroit | The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is located along the lower Detroit River and western shoreline of Lake Erie. It was established in 2001 as the first International Wildlife Refuge in North America. | |
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Gale's Pond County Park | Google Maps | LP, Ludington | A favorite haunt for those wishing to get away for an hour or two to enjoy the sight of sandhill cranes, ducks and other wildlife and the fresh scent of the woods that line the marked nature trails. Facilities include bridges, boardwalks, marked trails, and picnic tables. Located in Elbridge Township at Filmore and 112th Avenue, 5 miles southeast of Hart. The park and intersections don't show up on most GPS's or internet maps. |
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Hartwick Pines State Park 989-348-7068 |
MI DNR | LP, Grayling | Rests in a mixed hardwood and pine forest boasting two inland lakes and the East Branch of the Au Sable River. It is the largest state park in the Lower Peninsula. Many of the parks features are centered on The Michigan Forest Visitor Center and The Logging Museum. Allow 6 to 18 hours. |
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Haehnle Audubon Sanctuary | Haehnle Sanctuary | LP, Jackson | In late October, over 2,000 Sandhill cranes visit the Phyllis Haehnle Audubon Sanctuary in Jackson County. The sanctuary is northwest of Waterloo Recreation area. I have yet been able to get close to the birds here although it is pretty amazing to watch them coming in to roost in the evening. The last few year, the number of birds has been declining. |
| Headlands, Emmet County Park 231-436-4051 |
Emmet County | LP, Mackinaw City | The Park contains approximately 550 acres of pristine woodlands, more than two miles of undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline and many species of rare and endangered plant life. Visitors to the Headlands may experience sightings of the many wild animals native to the area including: bald eagles, osprey, white tail deer, wild turkeys, coyotes and occasionally a black bear. Marked nature trails guide hikers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, and nature photographers to experience the park throughout the changing seasons. | |
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Huron-Clinton Metroparks | Huron-Clinton Metroparks | LP, Metro Detroit | A collection of day-use parks for the Metro Detroit area. All have hiking and biking trails and nature trails. Some of the best parks are Kensington, Lake Erie, Metro Beach, and Stony Creek. Allow 2 to 6 hours. |
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Isle Royale National Park 906-482-0984 |
National Park Service | UP (Upper Peninsula), Houghton | A densely forested, wind-lashed island wilderness in the northwest corner of Lake Superior, it offers outstanding backcountry recreation and rich human and natural history. It's one of the few places in the United States that's beyond the reach of the automobile—the only way to get yourself into the park is via ferry or seaplane. And the island itself is a jigsaw puzzle of land and water, a complex topography that attracts kayakers, canoeists, divers, and anglers, as well as long-distance hikers. You have got to hike to see anything here. Features, hiking, backpacking, fishing. Has a lot of moose and a chance of seeing a wolf. Allow 4 to 10 days. |
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Kalamazoo Nature Center 269-381-1574 |
Kalamazoo Nature Center | LP, Kalamazoo | Includes 25-acre Arboretum and prairie, 130-acre native tallgrass prairie, hummingbird/butterfly garden, seasonal butterfly house, seasonal barn with farm animals, and 11 nature trails. The interpretive center includes Bugs in our lives exhibit interactive displays, live animals, tropical sun/rain room, and wildlife viewing area. Allow 4-12 hours. |
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Kellogg Bird Sanctuary 269-671-5117 |
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary | LP, Battle Creek | Get close to many types of waterfowl. Many are wild but some have clipped wings. There is also a collection of birds of prey and birds of the world (mainly pheasants). These are in cages. Allow 2-6 hours. |
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Kensington Metropark 248-685-1561 |
Huron-Clinton Metroparks | LP, Milford | One of the best day parks in Michigan to see wildlife. The park features many nature trails, a great blue heron rookery, Sandhill cranes, white-tailed deer, red-tail hawks, osprey, mute swans, Osprey Fest and many more. We see something new every time we go. Allow 4-8 hours. |
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Lake Bluff Audubon Center | Michigan Trails | LP, Manistee | High, sandy bluffs at this 72-acre site offer a picturesque view of the Lake Michigan shoreline and surrounding countryside. A gently rolling nature
trail meanders through open field, forest, and wetland areas. Two Michigan state champion trees are found here. Michigan's largest giant sequoia and
it's largest sycamore maple. It is a good site for viewing many kinds of birds. Along the Lake Michigan shoreline during February and March, you may
see concentrations of sea ducks such as oldsquaws, mergansers, and harlequin ducks. Watch for red-tailed, broad-winged, and rough-legged hawks in
mid-April, as they migrate north. Resident bald eagles and hawks are also seen occasionally. Many large, old trees reach for the skies along the
nature trail, and these giants provide great feeding and nesting habitat for woodpeckers. Wild turkeys and white-tailed deer are commonly seen along the
trails as well. In August, watch for large groups of monarch butterflies that stop here to rest on their long journey to Mexico. Features many types of trees. Most with descriptions. We saw a few birds, a ground hog, and raccoon tracks but little else. Allow 30 minutes to 2 hours. |
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Lake Erie Metropark 734-379-5020 |
Huron-Clinton Metroparks | LP, Brownstown | Another wonderful day park to see wildlife, A good assortment of waterfowl visit the park between February and April. In the fall, thousands of hawks fly through the park while migrating. Don't miss Hawk Fest in September. Allow 2-5 hours. |
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Ludington State Park 231-843-2423 |
Ludington Area CVB | LP, Ludington | Comprised of 5,400 acres of recreation land with 6 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Situated between two fisheries, this park invites users to explore the dune and jackpine trails, brushy marsh and wetlands, and mature forests through a variety of outdoor pursuits. Six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline offer visitors a fishing, swimming, and sunbathing experience. A second beach area is available along the banks of Hamlin Lake where visitors may swim, sunbathe, launch a boat, hike scenic trails or enjoy a placid canoe trail. Features many excellent trails, Big Sable Point Lighthouse, wonderful sunrises and sunsets. Great salmon fishing in the fall. Allow 1 to 5 days. |
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Metro Beach Metropark 586-463-4581 |
Huron-Clinton Metroparks | LP, Mt. Clemens | Another wonderful day park to see wildlife, An excellent assortment of waterfowl visit the park between February and April. Lots of song birds during the summer. The nature center area is somewhat small but there is lots of lake access in the park. Allow 3-8 hours. |
| P. H. Hoeft State Park 989-734-2543 |
MI DNR | LP, Rodgers City | It is located along the shores of beautiful Lake Huron, offering an excellent sand beach, swimming area, scenic hiking, and expansive picnic ground. The heavily wooded 301-acre park was one of the first 14 Michigan State Parks. Lumber baron, Paul H. Hoeft on January 2, 1922, donated the original property. In the late 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps built a picnic shelter, which is still in use today. An interesting feature of the park is the moderating effect of Lake Huron, which causes temperatures to be less extreme during both summer and winter. In addition, it also causes up to two weeks delay in season changes compared to a few miles inland. | |
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 906-387-3700 |
National Park Service | UP, Munising | Blesses the north shore of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Long stretches of white sand beaches and 200-foot sheer sandstone cliffs rise above Lake Superior along this 42-mile stretch of rugged shoreline. The towering rock cliffs along the shore shelter the nests of peregrine falcons. Further inland, you can watch bald eagles nesting atop old white-pine trees. Indeed, Pictured Rocks is not all about Lake Superior: Explore its interior labyrinth of white cedar swamps, where red maple flourishes at the edges of Michigan wetlands. Hikers can follow old logging roads that penetrate deep into a forest of northern hardwoods, pine, hemlock, spruce, and fir. Fishermen will find nirvana at the many inland lakes and streams teeming with steelhead and coho salmon. You need to take one of the tour boats to really appreciate it. |
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Pictured Rocks Cruises Inc. Boat Tours | The main (if not only) boat tour of the Pictured Rocks. They take you close to the shore most of the way. You will get a better view and photos if the sun is shining on the rocks. In September, go in the afternoon. 800-650-2379 | ||
| Pigeon River Country State Forest | Michigan DNR | LP, Gaylord | Home to the largest free-roaming elk herd east of the Mississippi River. The nearly 100,000-acre state forest contains native hardwoods and pines that are interspersed with fields and forest openings. The Department of Natural Resources maintains this excellent elk habitat through careful forest and wildlife management. Probably the best month is September, when the males (bulls) are trying to establish dominance for mating rights with the females (cows). They are very active during this time, making loud vocalizations (bugling), and breaking brush with their antlers to impress cows and intimidate their rivals. If you plan to visit during September, try to arrive during the week. Elk viewing has become very popular and weekends are crowded. Another good time to view elk is from late April through early May. Elk are active throughout the daylight hours eating the new green growth and there are few people out to see them. | |
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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park 906-885-5275 |
Michigan DNR | UP, Ontonagon | Located in the northwest corner of the state. It's the only "mountain" (only about 2200 feet) in Michigan. Beautiful scenery surrounding the famous Lake of the Clouds. Many different trails within the State Park. Many different trail conditions and difficulty levels allow people to choose a trail that best suits there abilities and interests. Camp sites for backpackers are located every 2-5 along the trails. Most trails are located near rivers or inland lakes making it easy to obtain water except in the highland trails. Mesquites and black flies can be very bad in the summer. Fall is extremely beautiful with all the trees turning colors. Old growth forests are another plus. One of the nicest parks in central U.S. Don't miss Lake of the Clouds and Presque Island Falls. Over 90 miles of trails. Allow 1 to 7 days depending on how much hiking you want to do. |
| Port Huron State Game Area | MI DNR map | LP, Port Huron | Encompasses over 6,000 acres and is located along the Black River north of M-21 in Clyde and Grant Townships. The site offers opportunities for small game hunting, fishing, hiking, and nature study. | |
| Saint John's Wet Prairie | MI DNR | LP, Harsens Island | St. John's Marsh is located north of the North Channel of the St. Clair River, fronting on Lake St. Clair's Bouvier Bay. The site offers a wildlife refuge areas as well as open and managed hunting zones. | |
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Seney National Wildlife Refuge 906-586-9851 |
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | UP, Seney | Established in 1935 for the protection and production of migratory birds and other wildlife. This huge refuge is composed of a rich mosaic of marsh, swamp, bog, grasslands and forest, with nearly two-thirds wetlands. Today, it protects habitat for threatened and endangered species, as well as a variety of wildlife. A diversity of wildlife species utilize the refuge with over 200 bird species, 26 fish species and 50 mammals recorded. This diversity of wildlife is maintained through wetland, fire and forest management. You can drive through many sections. Best in spring and fall during bird migration season. Allow 2 to 8 hours. |
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Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge 989-777-5930 |
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | LP, Saginaw | The refuge spans 9,501 acres of bottomland-hardwood forests, rivers, marshes, managed pools, fields and croplands. Located in the Mississippi Flyway, the Refuge hosts over 270 species of birds each year. Thousands of ducks, geese and other waterfowl stop to refuel at the Refuge during the spring and fall migration. The American Birding Association designated the Refuge a "U.S. Important Bird Area" because of the southern James Bay Canada geese that use the Refuge. Thousands of people visit the refuge each year to enjoy its diverse wildlife and habitats. Best in spring and fall during bird migration season. Allow 2 to 8 hours. |
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 231-326-5134 |
National Park Service | LP, Empire | Encompasses a 35 mile stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline. The park was established primarily for its outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena. The Lakeshore also contains many cultural features including a 1871 lighthouse, three former Life-Saving Service/Coast Guard Stations and an extensive rural historic farm district. Allow 1 to 3 days. |
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park 906-492-3415 |
MI DNR | UP, Paradise | One of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. It has a drop of nearly 50 feet and is more than 200 feet across. A maximum flow of more than 50,000 gallons of water per second has been recorded cascading over these falls. Four miles downstream is the Lower Falls, a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island. Although not as dramatic as the Upper Falls, they are equally magnificent. The falls can be viewed from the river bank or from the island. Allow 4 to 8 hours. |
| Thompson's Harbor State Park | MI DNR | LP, Rodgers City | Much of this park’s Lake Huron shoreline is covered with cobblestones that have been rounded by centuries of wind and wave action. Fossils of ancient plants and animals are common on these unique cobble beaches. Please leave the fossils behind for others to find and enjoy. There are more than 3 miles of hiking trails and old survey roads that provide access to the park’s undeveloped interior. Hike these trails in late May and June to see beautiful spring wildflower blooms. The rare dwarf lake iris may be seen in late May along the trails and on the shoreline just west of Observatory point. Bald eagles, black bears, coyotes, and white-tailed deer all call this site home. | |
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Waterloo Recreation Area 734-475-8307 | MI DNR | LP, Chelsea | The largest park in the Lower Peninsula. At more than 20,000 acres, the park boasts two modern campgrounds, a rustic campground, an equestrian campground, a swimming beach, several picnic sites, 11 excellent fishing lakes, eight boat launches, 12 miles of interpretive nature trails, 47 miles of hiking trails, three rustic cabins, numerous equestrian trails and the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center. Allow a few hours to 3 days. |
| Rating | Attraction | Link | Location | Notes |
| Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival | BC Balloons | LP (Lower Peninsula), Battle Creek | This summer’s event is expected to have up to 65 hot-air balloons. The morning launches take place throughout the countryside and from the parking areas at the W.K. Kellogg Airport. The evening launches will either be fly-ins to the airport with various targets that the balloonists will be trying to hit with a marker they throw or the balloonists will launch from the field and fly to a designated target out in the countryside. The event features: the Thunderbirds, civilian air shows, fireworks, carnival, eateries, novelty/flea market, military wearables, collector planes, logo merchandise and more. | |
| Beaver Island 231-448-2505 |
Beaver Island | LP, Beaver Island | The most remote inhabited island in the Great Lakes, with a year-round population of 600. Features many beautiful bays and inlets, wildlife, and tours. | |
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Binder Park Zoo 7400 Division Dr. |
Binder Park Zoo | LP, Battle Creek | A very unique zoo. Features a rather small zoo (with little overlap with the Detroit Zoo), an African safari, swamp walk, and nature trails. The African safari is a trip to a National Park that is very well done. It includes Giraffe feeding, plains with wild animals and bird, a bird aviary, and many other exhibits. Allow 4 to 10 hours. |
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Copper Harbor | Copper Harbor | UP (Upper Peninsula), Calumet | Michigan's northernmost community, offers the visitor an opportunity to visit a truly unique Upper Peninsula community. Includes beautiful views, a historic fort, and some original growth trees. Well worth the ride. Allow 1 to 2 days. |
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Cranbrook Institute of Science 248-645-3200 |
Cranbrook Institute of Science | LP, Bloomfield Hills | Includes all sorts of science exhibits plus a planetarium and bat house. Lots of interactive exhibits for kids. Allow 2 to 4 hours. |
| Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary & Zoological Gardens 269-729-4802 |
Critchlow Sanctuary | LP, Battle Creek | Amazing but true. An alligator and reptile sanctuary in Michigan. They presently have about 50 alligators, some turtles, and snakes. | |
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Detroit Zoo 248-541-5717 |
Detroit Zoo | LP, Royal Oak | A very nice zoo with lots to see. Allow 4 to 10 hours. |
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Detroit Science Center 313-577-8400 |
Detroit Science Center | LP, Detroit | Featuring an IMAX Dome Theatre, Dassault Systèmes Planetarium, field trips, live science demonstrations, and hands-on exhibit laboratories. Also has a Star Trek exhibit. |
| Drummond Island 906-493-5245 |
Drummond Island | UP, Sault Ste. Marie | Spot eagles, osprey, and 160 songbird species along Heritage Trail. | |
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Frankenmuth | Bronner's Christmas Wonderland | LP, Frankenmuth | The best chicken dinner anywhere, scenic town, discount stores, and the largest Christmas store in the world. I've had chicken from here since I was a little kid and it's always been good! Bronner's is the world's largest Christmas store with hundreds of exhibits. They have a Snowfest each year in February. |
| Birch Run | A huge outlet mall a few miles from the city. It is extremely busy on holiday weekends and summer weekends. Allow time to fill your trunk with merchandise. | |||
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Frederik Meijer Gardens 888-957-1580 |
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park | LP, Grand Rapids | Butterfly exhibit March 1st to April 30. Sculptures year round. Beautiful ground in the spring and summer. Allow 2-4 hours. |
| Great Lakes Cruising 888-891-0203 |
Great Lakes Cruising | LP, Detroit | Cruise the Great Lakes. | |
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Greenfield Village 313-982-6001 |
Greenfield Village | LP, Dearborn | Experience 300 years of history as the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s past come alive! Take a look inside Edison’s laboratory where his many ingenious inventions came to light. Or, take a ride in an authentic Model T. Allow 4-8 hours. |
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Hawkfest 734-379-5020 |
Lake Eric Metropark | LP, Brownstown | Hawkfest, an annual birding festival celebrating the migration of birds of prey, is held in the middle of September at Lake Eric Metropark. Nature interpreters maintain a park bird species list. Birding programs include hawk and duck identification programs and bird walks. Handlers bring in birds so that you can see them up close. Oh, I forgot to mention there are over 50,000 hawks at the park on Hawkfest! Allow 2 to 6 hours. |
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Henry Ford Museum 313-982-6001 |
Henry Ford Museum | LP, Dearborn | Celebrate the people and ideas that have fired our imaginations … and changed our lives forever. Explore the national treasures and artifacts that have helped shape America, including the Rosa Parks Bus, the icon behind the moment that changed the world; Lincoln’s chair, a moving memorial to one of our greatest presidents; and the Kennedy limousine, a somber reminder of that fateful day in Dallas. Allow 4-10 hours. |
| Holland | Holland Attractions | LP, Holland | Enjoying scenic boat cruises and dune rides, visiting museums and Dutch attractions, exploring galleries and shops, or just relaxing on the beach. Don't miss Tulip Time in May. The town plants over 5 million tulips for the event. Allow 1 to 2 days. | |
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Huckleberry Railroad and Crossroads Village 810-736-7100 |
Huckleberry Railroad and Crossroads Village | LP, Flint | County park featuring old-time train and village. |
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Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse 231-845-7343 |
Michigan.org | LP, Ludington | Listed on the top five "must do's" during a Ludington vacation. Located in Stearns' Park, enjoy a half-mile walk on the breakwall to the 57 foot high tower. This is a great spot to catch a fish or a sunset! Open to the public Wed to Sun from 10am to 5pm with a small admission fee. In 1870, Congress appropriated $6,00 to build a lighthouse on the south side of the Ludington Harbor. It was first lit in 1871. In 1924, the present structure was built on the north side of the harbor. The light is a square pyramidal building, steel framed and encased in riveted steel plates. The tower shines 19 miles out on Lake Michigan. Don't wait for a nice day. When the waves are several feet high, they break on the breakwall and splash up to 10 or 15 feet in the air. It's amazing to watch people try to walk to the lighthouse in the spray. |
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Ludington Pumped Storage Plant | Consumers Energy | LP, Ludington | A huge station that pumps water from Lake Michigan into a reservoir during the night. The reservoir is 110 ft. (34 m) deep, 2.5 miles (4 km) long, and one mile (1.6 km) wide and holds 27 billion US gallons (100 million m³) of water. During peak electrical usage, the water flow is reversed and used to generate electricity. The grounds offer a terrific view of the bay. Allow 30 minutes to 3 hours. |
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Mac Wood's Dune Rides (231) 873-2817 |
Mac Wood's Dune Rides | LP, Silver Lake | A safe, fun-filled 7 mile dune ride lasting about 40 minutes. Hosted by knowledgeable drivers who understand the history and environment of the constantly changing sand mountains. Climb to the summit and see vast panoramas. Glide down the sweeps into the valleys, drive past sparkling Silver Lake, and visit Lake Michigan's lovely beach! The Little Sable Point Lighthouse is about 5 minutes away. Allow 1 hour. |
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Mackinaw Island | Mackinaw Island | LP, Mackinaw | An island between the upper and lower peninsula that doesn't allow car traffic. Limited to transportation of horse and buggy, bicycle or foot., surrounded by water, it has escaped the vast changes of time. It's real Victorian image is preserved and enhanced by a small population of 500 permanent residents and scores of summer residents, maintaining bluff cottages in original state. Families, especially children, love their relatively new found "mobility", exploring the historic, natural beauty of Mackinac Island State Park, honored by National Geographic as one of the ten finest in America. Allow 10 hours to several days. |
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Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park 231-766-3377 |
Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park | LP, Muskegon | Michigan's largest amusement and water park features over 60 rides and attractions including our world-class wooden roller coaster, Shivering Timbers. Experience seven roller coasters, three wave pools, tube slides, body slides, thrill rides, and kiddie rides. Take a ride on Thunderhawk, Michigan’s first suspended looping roller coaster, RipCord, Grand Rapids, Funnel of Fear, Go-Karts, Dodg'em Cars, Be-Bop Blvd, Zach's Zoomer, Corkscrew, Mad Mouse, Wolverine Wildcat, Timbertown Railway, and HydroBlaster. $25 for both parks. Allow 1 or 2 days. |
| Michigan Princess Riverboat 517-627-2154 |
Michigan Princess Riverboat | LP, Lansing | Enjoy a leisurely buffet dinner on board the Michigan Princess, a paddle wheel boat. Allow 4-6 hours. | |
| Motown Historical Museum 313-875-2264 |
Motown Museum | LP, Detroit | The museum exhibits trace the roots of Motown’s remarkable story and chronicle its impact on 20th century popular culture and musical styles. | |
| Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk | Holland | LP, Holland | The towering dune east of the Holland State Park is newly accessible thanks to a new boardwalk and stair system completed in the summer of 2008. With its apex 157 feet above Lake Michigan, the boardwalk culminates with breathtaking views of Lake Macatawa, marinas, Lake Michigan and Big Red. | |
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Oswald's Bear Ranch 906-293-3147 |
Superior Sights | UP, Newberry | The largest bear ranch in the entire United States! Rescued cubs from across the nation are brought here every year. Features 30 live roaming bears. Most of the bears are in one of two large fenced areas. I believe the larger one is over a half mile around. Several younger bear are in a much smaller area with a waterfalls. You can have your picture taken (with your camera) with a cub for $5.00. I didn't expect much from the place but was surprised at how nice it was and how well they treated the bears. Entry is $15 per car. Allow 1 to 5 hours. |
| Port Huron Museum 810-982-0891 |
Port Huron Museum | LP, Port Huron | A collection of 5 different sites. One is the train depot where Thomas Edison got his start. The train depot sits right under the Blue Water Bridge. | |
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Shipwreck Museum 800-635-1742 |
Shipwreck Museum | UP, Paradise | A pretty nice museum located on the shores of Lake Superior. If you visit the museum, check out the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory which is locate right next to it. Allow 1 to 5 hours. |
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Shipwreck Tours 906-387-4477 |
Shipwreck Tours | UP, Munising | Offers the chance to see the proud boats which sailed the Great Lakes before the turn of the century. Discover the shipwrecks of the Alger Underwater Preserve through the clear waters of Lake Superior and view the rock formations of Grand Island. Preserved by Lake Superior's frigid waters, these doomed vessels lay on the bay bottom where they met their fates when the tempestuous Lake displayed its violent power. History comes alive as you hear about these turn of the century wrecks. Explore shipwrecks aboard the Miss Munising , a 60' Coast Guard Certified steel vessel equipped with specially designed through the hull glass viewing areas or the Fireball, the new addition to our fleet. Visit three shipwrecks on the bottom of the lake as seen through a glass viewing area. With fifty feet of visibility, these wrecks may now be seen by non-divers in comfort. Allow 2½ hours. |
| SS Badger | SS Badger | LP, Ludington | Car Ferry disembarks to Manitowoc, WI every morning during the summer. Has a 4th of July shoreline cruise. | |
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Toonerville Trolley 888-77TRAIN |
Exploring the North | UP, Soo Junction | An authentic narrow gauge railroad, takes you 5½ miles through thick forest, the habitat of bear, deer, moose, gray wolf, and many types of birds. This incredible train has been in operation since its early beginnings in 1927. You can take just the train ride or the train ride and a river boat tour that provided the access to the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. Allow 2 hours for the train ride or 6½ and hours for the train and boat ride (with time to explore the Upper Tahquamenon Falls). |
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Tunnel of Trees | Wikipedia | LP, Cross Village | The 20 miles of M-119 between Harbor Springs and Cross Village is considered by many to be one of the nation's most scenic highways. This section has no shoulders. Some places lack a centerline when the road isn't a full two lanes wide. Trees butt right up to the edge of the road, some branches meeting in the middle above the road. The route is popular with tourists. There are two hairpin turns along the route called "Devil's Elbow" and "Horseshoe Bend". Allow 1 to 2 hours. |
| Turkeyville, USA (800) 228-4315 |
Turkeyville | LP, Marshall | A 400 acre farm where turkey is king. Shops, restaurants, shows, train rides, and more. Note that the restaurant is cafeteria style with disposable plates and silverware. The reviews are mixed on the food. | |
| Walter P. Chrysler Museum One Chrysler Dr. |
Walter P. Chrysler Museum | LP, Auburn Hills | Celebrating the proud American heritage of an automotive original, the 55,000-square-foot Walter P. Chrysler Museum features three stories of more than 70 antique, custom and concept vehicles interspersed with interactive displays and historical exhibits that tell the story of the automaker’s contributions to automotive design, technology and innovation, as well as the automobile’s impact on American culture. The Museum also houses a movie theater and a gift shop. | |
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Woodward Dream Cruise | Woodward Dream Cruise | LP, Detroit northern suburbs | An annual summer weekend event along Woodward Avenue. It features over 30,000 muscle cars, street rods, and other special interest vehicles. The best part is that it is free. Over 3 million people usually attend from all over the world. Allow 1 to 2 days. If you are really into old cars, you might want to come for the entire week before the cruise. |
These are the raw guides I used when I was researching an area. They have more links but very little description.
Hell, Michigan - The only place in the U.S.A. that you can go to hell!
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum - A great collection of mechanical machines.
Trumpet collection - Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Earl V. Moore School of Music Building, University of Michigan. A collection of 2500 unique trumpets. (734) 763-4389
Uniroyal tire - Allen Park, on I-94 just east of Southfield road. An 8 story high tire.
Wards Point Cemetery - Orchard Lake. Awesome Halloween display.
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